Woodbridge Varsity Girls volleyball played Burlington at home this past Thursday, October 3rd, taking home a 2-0 set win despite rough starts of both sets. 

During the first set, Woodbridge took home the first point of the game scored by Marissa Martinez with an ace. Despite the girl’s positive start, Burlington began to bite back by building and keeping a 3-point lead over Woodbridge eventually bringing the score to 5-8. Although being held under a 3-point lead, Woodbridge regained control and tied up the score at 10-10. 

After tying up the game Woodbridge took control of the court by building a lead bringing the score up to 15-10. Woodbridge then continued to dominate the set, keeping up a devastating lead winning the first set 25-13.

At the beginning of the second set, Martinez took home the first point yet again for Woodbridge. Woodbridge and Burlington kept the score neck and neck for the start of the set, with Burlington eventually establishing a lead bringing the score to 6-10. Burlington then managed a dominating 16-10 lead. Despite such a lead, Woodbridge began chopping down Burlington’s lead, eventually tying the game 17-17. After a back-and-forth struggle for a lead, Woodbridge managed to secure a 21-19 lead. Eventually giving up the lead to a 22-23 score. Woodbridge then picked up the pace for the last time managing to win the game 25-23.

Torok Spikes 600 Career Volleyball Kills

Before the game began, the team celebrated an outstanding achievement by captain, Ashley Torok, who hit 600 career kills, the most in school history. Ashley has spent many years playing volleyball and makes an effort to play every day to continue growing her skills.

Recently, she committed to playing division three volleyball at Kean University. She continues to try to push her own record every game. She enjoys playing with people better than her to get better and truly pushes her limits every time she steps onto a court.

Ashley said “I would not be able to get those kills without my team, especially my setter,” said Torok, referring to senior Kylie Rackett. “I’m still aiming for more”

We would like to as a school congratulate Ashley on her new record and her exceptional achievement.